Do you want to support wildlife in your garden – but you don’t want a ‘wild’ looking garden? You’d like beautiful borders and gorgeous pots? Even, perhaps, a short neat lawn?
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Tria Giovan
Every avid home chef secretly believes that with a little training and the right equipment, they could whip up Michelin Star-worthy meals for their friends and family on the regular. While we can’t help with the cooking classes, we’ve got some ideas for creating a kitchen worthy of your culinary dreams.
Industrial kitchens are sleek spaces made to be so simple and efficient that the focus is on the food being made instead of the design itself. That said, there’s something really lovely about the clean lines, smooth surfaces, and modern appeal this kitchen scheme brings.
But how do you achieve the spare beauty of the industrial kitchen without making it so plain that it doesn’t feel like a family space? We’ve gathered some expert tips that’ll help you design a restaurant-quality kitchen without sacrificing the warmth that draws your guests to gather in the heart of your home.
Adam Albright
“The industrial style is typically characterized by a raw, unrefined aesthetic with emphasis on practicality and durability,” says designer Kristin Marino of KozyKasa. “A few key features are reclaimed woods, distressed finishes, concrete, and stainless steel. You often see exposed piping and air ducts as well.”
In other words, this style emphasizes function in the way a professional kitchen would, including finishes that enhance the cooking experience while also being easy to clean and maintain.
“There has been a rise in the desire for minimal and simplistic interiors, which the industrial style often has,” says Marino. “Clean lines and essential elements resonate with the desire for a simple and clutter-free environment. Additionally, the use of low-maintenance materials is appealing to buyers!”
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Do you want to support wildlife in your garden – but you don’t want a ‘wild’ looking garden? You’d like beautiful borders and gorgeous pots? Even, perhaps, a short neat lawn?
We’re back in New Zealand today to see more of Jill Hammond’s beautiful garden. She has spent the last 28 years transforming a 7.5-hectare (18.5-acre) piece of land in rural Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. When she and her husband moved in, it was a completely bare piece of land, so she’s created this entire garden from nothing.
Today we’re visiting with Jill Hammond.
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